Media often remain silent on religious persecution and discriminate against unpopular groups by calling them “cults.”
Peter Zoehrer
Media Impact on FoRB and the Tai Ji Men Case
Media Impact on FoRB and the Tai Ji Men Case
Advocacy Through Media: The Tai Ji Men Case and Democratic Accountability
The case of Tai Ji Men shows possible abuse of democracy, and how building alliances and mobilizing friendly media can help.
Remembering Madam Yu: The Essential Role of Women in Peacebuilding
Women have played a pivotal role in promoting peace. Two recent examples are Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and Madam Yu Mei-Jung.
Hate Speech, Media Bias, and Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Tai Ji Men and Unification Church Cases
Hostile forces fueled media campaigns against Tai Ji Men in Taiwan and the Unification Church in Japan, with a detrimental effect on their educational activities.
The Power of Conscience: Dr. Hong’s Blueprint for Sustainable Peace
An exploration of why the concept of “conscience” plays a pivotal role in Tai Ji Men’s pursuit of peacebuilding.
Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and Dr. Hong Tao-Tze: Three Men with Stunning Similarities
Their service to humanity was about promoting an end to discrimination and intolerance and fostering forgiveness, harmony, and peace.
Freedom of the Press and Religious Liberty: Two Sides of The Same Coin
How Article 19 and Article 18 (UDHR) are connected, and why journalists and faith communities need each other
False Narratives Against Spiritual Minorities: A Comparison Between Japan and Taiwan
The fake news spread against the Unification Church after the assassination of Shinzo Abe in Japan are reminiscent of the campaigns against Tai Ji Men in Taiwan.
Peter Zoehrer
Peter Zoehrer, an Austrian journalist who has published and lectured extensively in the fields of human rights and freedom of religion or belief, is the Executive Director of Forum for Religious Freedom-Europe (FOREF), an independent, secular, civil society formation dedicated to defending religious liberty and other fundamental human rights in accordance with international law.